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Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas Hosts Inaugural Immigration Roundtable to Launch U.S. Africa Diaspora Summit Houston City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, a fierce and visible advocate for the global African community, will host the inaugural Immigration Roundtable on May 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Alief Neighborhood Center (11903 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX [...]
As part of our initiative to enrich our shared spaces, we're hosting a community event focused on cleaning, planting, and revitalizing together. Our goal is to bring together students, teachers, parents, volunteers, and neighbors to create a meaningful and lasting impact.
Building Trust & Safety Together Legal Protections for Our Businesses Investigating Crimes & Financial Threats
A unique community has emerged in the International District to foster both healing and horticulture. Just Keep Growing is a garden-based sobriety support group that not only focuses on recovery from addiction but also celebrates the lessons that nature has to offer. Founder Casey Sheek, who is in recovery herself, said she always found peace [...]
Starting a business can be both an exciting and daunting journey. If you have an innovative business idea but are unsure how to turn it into a solid, actionable plan, the StartSmart series might be just what you need. Through collaboration among several organizations, 11 local entrepreneurs recently participated in a workshop in the International [...]
We are grateful for our retirees and celebrated them last Friday with a Mardi Gras theme. Our retirees help build and strengthen our culture and climate at Alief ISD. Their time and commitment here have helped generations of students successfully move through Alief schools. We salute them for sharing their talents and gifts with our [...]
Vol. 7, Issue 9 - 5.9.2025 Dear Friends, I greet you in friendship and service with several important updates related to infrastructure, drainage, neighborhood concerns, and more. Please read through carefully—if something is not included, it means there is no meaningful update to provide. City Budget Update: The FY26 city budget has been released with no [...]
Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.
Samosas + Chai | Food Trucks | Inflatables Foam Party | Live DJ | Activities For All Ages
This Saturday! AliefVotes, Empowered Girlhood, and partners proudly present a community-driven mother’s day workshop. Come write cards with us and have a lovely time. Everyone is invited to come, so bring your friends and family! Register: bit.ly/3YdbDaY
